Influence of TV
Sir, — Vernon Wilkinson (December 19) makes several pertinent points concerning the influence of TV on children. He quite rightly emphasises that the influence of TV is considerable — one can, however, go further. Research clearly shows the very undesirable effects on children who watch too much TV — long-term effects produce individuals who are gradually desensitised to violence and pornography. Children in California watch an average of 24 hours per week. California has one of the highest incidences of alcoholism, drug abuse, suicide, etc., in the world. TV continually exposes children to this kind of “culture.” Schools have the very difficult task of neutralising this influence and providing material which gives children alternative cultural values. Mr Wilkinson’s recommendations are very relevant in this context. — Yours, etc.,
D. L. MOLLET. December 20, 1985.
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